Japan’s Fujitsu brings hand washing AI to COVID-19 fight
Japan's Fujitsu develops new AI-video recognition technology to check proper handwashing TOKYO: Three months after the World Health Organization...
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US House Democrats unveil US$1.5 trillion infrastructure plan
WASHINGTON, DC: US House of Representatives Democrats on Thursday (Jun 18) unveiled a US$1.5 trillion infrastructure bill that they will...
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Commentary: China’s boundary skirmishes with India have wider economic and geopolitical implications
With limited options, Beijing could be pushing New Delhi to a closer Western embrace, says Yogesh Joshi. SINGAPORE: India and...
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Softbank set to invest in more than a dozen US minority-led start-ups
NEW YORK: SoftBank Group Corp will invest US$2 million or more in 14 U.S. start-ups led by black founders and...
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Malaysia’s tourism industry braces for long road to recovery despite the resumption of interstate travel
State borders were allowed to open from June 10. KUALA LUMPUR: Although the Malaysian government has allowed domestic tourism...
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Colgate reviewing Chinese toothpaste brand Darlie amid debate on racial inequality
LONDON: Colgate-Palmolive on Thursday (Jun 18) said it was working to review and evolve its Chinese toothpaste brand, Darlie, the...
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US labour market improvement stalling amid second wave of layoffs
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits fell 58,000 to a seasonally-adjusted 1.508 million for the week ended Jun 13. ...
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Commentary: Australia’s big win on plain packaging for cigarettes is something to shout about
The World Trade Organisation has thrown out the final legal challenge to Australia's tobacco plain packaging laws. Now more countries...
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Japan lifts coronavirus travel curbs to help economy bounce back
TOKYO: Japan lifted all coronavirus-related curbs on domestic travel on Friday (Jun 19), with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe calling on...
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Crowds return to Orchard Road, long lines at mall entrances as shops reopen after more than 2 months
SINGAPORE: Crowds were back at Singapore's Orchard Road shopping district on Friday (Jun 19), with many customers eager to make...
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US Chamber urges China to accelerate purchases of US goods
WASHINGTON: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Thursday underscored the importance of functional U.S.-China ties and urged Beijing to step...
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Exclusive: EU in advanced talks with Johnson & Johnson on COVID-19 vaccine deal – sources
BRUSSELS: The European Commission is in advanced talks with pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson to reserve or buy up-front doses...
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Ford to offer hands-free driving in 2021 – six years after Tesla
REUTERS: Ford Motor Co said on Thursday that it will offer hands-free driving on its new Mustang Mach-E in fall...
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Le Mans schedule condensed due to pandemic
PARIS: The rescheduled 24 Hours of Le Mans in September will be condensed into a four-day timetable incorporating free practice,...
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As Mexico focuses on coronavirus, drug gang violence rises
A woman is comforted by a friend after a relative was gunned down by unknown assailants outside a garage, in...
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Tennis: Andreescu joins Serena Williams in committing to US Open
PARIS: Canadian Bianca Andreescu has announced that she will defend her US Open title, hours after six-time winner Serena Williams...
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US-China tech war bigger risk than coronavirus, EU chamber chief says
GUANGZHOU, China: The coronavirus has disrupted supply chains and demand across the global economy, but it is the prospect of...
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Chelsea reach agreement to sign Werner from Leipzig – club statement
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Bundesliga - RB Leipzig v Hertha BSC - Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany - May...
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Football: Dortmund not in holiday mode despite shock loss, says Favre
BERLIN: Borussia Dortmund will need to dig deep for motivation on Saturday (Jun 20) when they take on RB Leipzig,...
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Saudi proposes framework to end standoff between allies in southern Yemen: Sources
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia has proposed a framework to end the latest standoff in southern Yemen between nominal allies under a...
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